Trowel

Trowel Meaning & Origin

About Trowel
The surname Trowel is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "trowel," which refers to a small handheld tool used in masonry and plastering. As a surname, Trowel likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a mason or a plasterer. The name may have been given to individuals based on their skill or profession, or it could have been used to distinguish them from others in the community. Over time, the surname Trowel has become relatively rare, but it still carries the historical association with the skilled trades of masonry and plastering.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Trowel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Trowel: 121
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 138,304
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Trowel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Trowel is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T604
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T R AW1 W EH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈtraʊwΙ›l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Trowel in Braille

Here's how to represent Trowel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Trowel in braille

How to sign the name Trowel using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Trowel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Trowel in sign language

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